Kazuyoshi Saito rewrote his billboard topping love song “I Always Loved You” with new lyrics reflecting the nuclear disaster, retitled “It Was Always A Lie”. Here with English subs:

Here is the original love song, followed by the new version:

Kiyoshiro Imawano has been a favorite of mine since I discovered his music a few years ago. He was an amazing human being who shared profound love with the world. The following two songs are from the ’80’s. They seem almost prophetic in retrospect.

Here is a brief video of a protest in Tokyo with some great drumming and spirit! I know at least one of these drummers:

The main refrain of the chanting, “Genpatsu Yamero!” means “Stop the Reactors!”